Head to head
Psycho-Pass vs Shinsekai yori
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.
The short version
- Scores are effectively tied: 8.20 vs 8.15.
- Psycho-Pass is more widely watched, with 2.0× the members.
- Psycho-Pass is the quicker watch, 44m shorter.
- Fans favorite Shinsekai yori more often (3.0% vs 2.5% of members).
- They share Science Fiction.
| Psycho-Pass | Shinsekai yori | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.20higher | 8.15 |
| Rank by score | #342better | #519 |
| Members | 134,928more | 67,604 |
| Favorited by | 2.5% | 3.0%more |
| Time to watch | 8h 26mshorter | 9h 10m |
| Episodes | 22 | 25 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2012–2013 | 2012–2013 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | A-1 Pictures |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 53% vs 54%
- Psycho-Pass
- Shinsekai yori
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| Psycho-Pass | Shinsekai yori | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 2% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 4% | 4% |
| 5★ | 2% | 2% |
| 6★ | 4% | 5% |
| 7★ | 15% | 13% |
| 8★ | 20% | 19% |
| 9★ | 20% | 23% |
| 10★ | 33% | 31% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Psycho-Pass | 8h 26m |
| Shinsekai yori | 9h 10m |
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Shared genres
Only Shinsekai yori
More comparisons
Psycho-Pass vs Shinsekai yori FAQ
Is Psycho-Pass better than Shinsekai yori?
By community score, Psycho-Pass is ahead (8.20 vs 8.15). Both are science fiction, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Psycho-Pass or Shinsekai yori?
Shinsekai yori is longer: 9h 10m against 8h 26m.
Which is more popular?
Psycho-Pass has more members on Kitsu (134,928 vs 67,604).
If I liked Psycho-Pass, will I like Shinsekai yori?
Probably, if it was the science fiction side you enjoyed.